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Eat & Drink in Malta

You want to try out the best gourmet restaurant? You’re looking for a cosy café? You’re looking forward to relishing local specialities? Or you want to turn the night into day at a cool club? Let our select choices inspire you.

The Terrace

Fascinating scenery

The Terrace restaurant is the perfect place to sit and admire the scenery of sea and sky, fortress and ships. It belongs to the Hotel Fortina, which is situated opposite it. The kitchen – the focus is on Italy – is open until midnight, so you can pop in at any time even just for a snack. Or relax with a coffee or drink and watch the sun disappear below the sea.

Gululu

Plain Maltese fare

If a place is popular with the locals, then you can be sure it will also appeal to tourists. And that's the case at the Gululu in the tiny harbour of St. Julian’s. Guests can sample and enjoy plain Maltese fare here, in an uncomplicated atmosphere. They include, for instance, the typical local "frita" (Maltese pizza) from a wood-burning oven, "aljotta" (fish soup) or "torta tal-fenek" (rabbit pie). It's so close to the sea that if you sit outside you can dabble your feet in the water.

Tarragon

Juicy steaks, fresh fish

At the Tarragon, the focus is on quality and comfort. This St Paul’s Bay restaurant serves tender, juicy steaks and shellfish, fresh fish, daily specialities and irresistible desserts. And diners who appreciate a good wine will find that the excellent wine list has plenty to offer. The warmth and friendliness of the welcome is very much the dot on the 'i'.

Guze

Mediterranean cuisine in culinary perfection

It's worth visiting this restaurant in Valletta's old town just to see its wonderful 16th-century walls. The restaurant reopened in 2011 following a long refurbishment. Now it shines in a modern new look – but still with its old glory. Guests dine on nothing less than "culinary perfection" here, created from ingredients that are as natural as possible and freshly-caught fish. The menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine.

Commando

Great-grandfather's tradition

This restaurant and wine bar are located in a 300-year-old stone-built house on a hill close to the historic centre of Meeliena. Fresh, local seasonal ingredients are used in the preparation of the dishes. Authentic Mediterranean delights are created from fresh fish and seafood and vegetables that have been able to ripen in the sun. Guests can also enjoy rustic pasta meals and home-made desserts. And by providing these delights, the chef is continuing the proud tradition started by his great-grandfather.

Fontanella

El Dorado for cake lovers

Cake lovers will find their mouths start to water as soon as they see the tremendous selection available here. At the top of the Fontanella guests' list of favourites are the chocolate cake, the strawberry meringue gateau, and the hazelnut, apple and chocolate cake. The sweet-toothed sit up high in the "silent city" of Mdina, enjoying their cakes and allowing their gaze to roam across the island. Those with a more savoury palate will be spoilt for choice with the snacks – such as "pastizzi" (pies stuffed with ricotta), salads or pizzas.

Cordina

Family company with tradition

It started out modestly in 1837, but thanks to far-sightedness and hard work, the Cordina family soon managed to build up a coffee house of repute here in Valletta. As the years passed, they brought with them a restaurant, tea room, confectionery, coffee bar and an ice cream parlour. Not only are the home-made baked goods and confectionery exquisite, but so is the interior of the historic palace that is home to the Cordina. Its specialities are also available to purchase at the airport.

The Whisky Bar

Over 70 different whiskies

Show me the way to the next whisky bar ... which won't be far away if you're in Valletta. Whisky connoisseurs will also be able to find "The Whisky Bar" without a guide. It has an impressive selection of over 70 varieties. Of course, it also has a tremendous selection of other drinks. Whatever your preference, guests of all ages enjoy the relaxed atmosphere here. It gets very crowded at weekends, as the evening moves on. The bar also has a bistro, the StrEat, which serves Mediterranean dishes.

Level 22

Exclusive club at lofty heights

This lush club is named after the floor in the Portomaso Business Tower where it is located: on "Level 22". During the week, an elegantly dressed clientele gathers at these lofty heights to enjoy the panoramic views of Malta over a glass of good wine in the stylish wine lounge. At the weekend, guests dance the night away to chill-out, 80s and 90s house music – and enjoy a few drinks, of course.

Hugo’s Passion

For young party-goers

A young audience dances under disco lights here to pop and disco music. This lively club is in Paceville, the heart of Malta's "party capital". In summer, revellers escape to the terrace for fresh air and try to talk to each other over the relentless throbbing of the base. The ground floor is given over to Hugo's Lounge, a relaxing sushi restaurant and cocktail bar. It might also contain a few parents of the teenagers, waiting to take their offspring home at the end of the night.